Gordes is the Most Beautiful Village in France (so they say!): Gordes is one of the most charming and picturesque hilltop villages in the Luberon in Provence. Perched on top of a rocky hill, this imposing village, with its blond stone buildings, has charmed many visitors and inspired many artists (it inspired us, too). Today, […]
A Walk In The Luberon Countryside With Some Intrepid Travellers
Hiking in the Luberon Landscape from the Abbaye de Sénanque to Gordes: The Abbaye de Sénanque is a 12th century Cistercian abbey about 4 km north from the village of Gordes in the Vaucluse département of Provence. We wanted to visit both of these places and asked at the tourist office at L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue if we […]
Abbaye de Sénanque and its Stunning Lavender Fields
The Cistercian Abbaye de Sénanque is Famous for its Lavender Fields: One of the most beautiful and photographed sights of Provence is the Abbaye de Sénanque and its lavender fields. This medieval abbey is one of the purest examples of primitive Cistercian architecture and it has a long and interesting history. But what attracts visitors […]
A Charming L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue Apartment
Le Soleil du Luberon – our L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue apartment in the Historical Centre: For our week-long visit of the Luberon, we stayed at Le Soleil du Luberon, Eric and Marie’s L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue apartment on Place de la Liberté. We were very fortunate to have got this apartment as we were a little late in our vacation planning. The Luberon, […]
2015 Tour de France – Ride Paris Before the Real Riders Do
Paris Bike Ride – Your Chance to Ride a Part of the 2015 Tour de France Paris Course: For the many cycling enthusiasts heading to France to follow the 2015 Tour de France, here’s an interesting thing to do – a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ride along a part of the Official 2015 Tour de France route […]
Tour de France 2016 – Le Tour
Tour de France 2016 – From Utrecht to Paris Champs-Élysées: Well, after a very exciting Giro d’Italia we’ve got next, the biggest cycling race to look forward to — the Tour de France. The 102nd Tour de France starts from Utrecht, a new stage city in the Netherlands, on Saturday July 4th and finishes in Paris on Sunday, July […]
A Surprisingly Great Cheese Degustation in Carcassone
CARCASSONE IS FAMOUS FOR ITS CASSOULET, BUT A CHEESE DEGUSTATION COMES AS A SURPRISE: Walking through the medieval centre of Carcassone (La Cité de Carcassone), we see numerous cafés and restaurants advertising cassoulet and crepes. Being lunchtime, and a Sunday, the city is packed with people having lunch in the squares and in the cafés […]
Money in France: the Euro
France: Money: All about the Euro (€) As of January 1, 2002, the euro (€) replaced the national currency of 12 countries within the European Union, including France. You can exchange currency at any bank branch (hours are listed below). Automatic cash machines can be found in most commercial centres. French Euro Banknotes The […]
Château de Versailles – Royal Serenade & Night Fountains
Château de Versailles – An Evening of Royal Serenade & Night Fountains: The Château de Versailles or Palace of Versailles, home to three French monarchs, is one of France’s top attractions. Millions of visitors come to Versailles each year to admire the Palace and its magnificent gardens. The exquisite furniture, art and antiques in the […]
A Visit to Rungis Market – by Ken Osei
For Any Serious “Foodie” a Trip to Rungis is Worthwhile: An article that I had read on this website about the Marché Rungis inspired me to include a Rungis market visit as part of our Paris trip itinerary in early January 2013. Rungis offers group guided tours of the market on the second Friday of […]
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